Notification and current-status evidence
The sent-report ledger records the first outgoing report at .
The recorded recipient is abuse@godaddy.com.
The latest stored availability evidence still shows the domain reachable; 20 days has elapsed since the first outgoing report.
ICANN RAA §3.18 describes registrar abuse-contact and handling obligations. This section records outgoing timestamps, listed recipients, case identifiers, and later availability. It does not by itself prove receipt, acknowledgement, investigation, remediation, or contractual non-compliance.
octabite[.]info
“OctaBite”
Analysis as of July 27, 2026 indicates that octabite.info remains an active phishing infrastructure. The domain was registered through GoDaddy.com, LLC on August 23, 2024 and is currently resolving to the IPv4 address 103.127.158.251. Authoritative name servers ns1.octabite.info and ns2.octabite.info resolve the domain, confirming that the attacker maintains control of the DNS zone.
The domain is listed on a single security blocklist and is actively blocked by PhishDestroy, demonstrating that at least one external threat‑intelligence feed has identified it as malicious. VirusTotal records show that the site has been scanned by 91 antivirus and URL‑reputation vendors; none have raised a detection at the time of scanning, but the absence of detections does not constitute a safety guarantee. No public information is available regarding SSL certificate details, HTTP response codes, page title, or any associated campaign identifiers, leaving the specific phishing lure and target brand unconfirmed.
Consequently, defenders should treat octabite.info as a high‑confidence malicious indicator. Recommended mitigation steps include adding the domain and its resolving IP address to network deny lists, configuring web‑proxy and DNS filtering solutions to block resolution, and monitoring for any future appearance on additional blocklists or reputation services. Continuous re‑evaluation is advised, as further analysis may reveal additional infrastructure components or victim targeting patterns.
Threat Response Pipeline
Public Blocklist Status
Stored Capture
Domain Intelligence
Technical detailsDNS, SSL SANs, timestamps
ICANN OVERSIGHT
Accreditation and RAA context
Accreditation and RAA context
Registrar accreditation and DNS abuse obligations
For this gTLD, the registrar above operates under an ICANN accreditation agreement. The links below provide the official fee schedule and current DNS abuse compliance guidance.
Accreditation is a contract, not a safety certification.
RAA §3.18 establishes abuse-contact and handling requirements. This report can document stored outbound notices and later technical observations; it does not by itself establish receipt, investigation, remediation, or contractual non-compliance.
Technologies · 6 identified
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Archived Evidence
Site Performance Analysis
Google PageSpeed Insights — mobile performance audit of octabite.info · checked Jul 27, 2026
Evidence & External Reports
PD-20260727-B0B2CA Recipient: abuse@godaddy.com Were You Affected by This Site?
If a wallet, seed phrase, or account was exposed, report the incident immediately. Revoke approvals and move remaining assets to a new wallet created on a trusted device.
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Recommendations & Advice for Victims
An estimated $51 billion flowed to illicit crypto wallets in 2024 (source). If you interacted with octabite.info — act now.
What should I do immediately?
Urgent
- Revoke token approvals — use revoke.cash to remove access granted to malicious smart contracts
- Move remaining funds to a brand-new wallet. The compromised wallet is no longer safe
- Change all passwords — email, exchange accounts, anything that shares the same password
- Enable 2FA using an authenticator app (not SMS). Disable SMS-based recovery
- Freeze cards if you entered banking details on the phishing site
What information should I collect for my report?
FBI guidelines
According to the FBI, the most important details are transaction data:
- Cryptocurrency addresses — scammer's wallet (e.g.,
0x5856...35985) - Amount & crypto type — exact amount (e.g., 1.02345 ETH, 0.5 BTC, 500 USDT)
- Transaction ID (hash) — the unique blockchain transaction identifier
- Exact dates & times — of each transaction and first contact with scammer
- Screenshots — scam website, chat messages, emails, wallet transactions, social media
- All URLs & domains used by the scammer (including
octabite.info) - Communications — emails, texts, phone numbers, usernames the scammer used
Even if you don't have all details — file a report anyway. Partial information still helps investigations.
Where should I report the scam?
- FBI IC3 — Internet Crime Complaint Center (US federal reporting)
- Europol — European cybercrime reporting (EU)
- Chainabuse — flag scam wallets across exchanges & platforms
- Your crypto exchange — notify its fraud team immediately; it may be able to preserve records or restrict funds held on its platform
- Local police — creates an official record, even if they can't act immediately
A report is not a guarantee of recovery or investigation, but prompt, accurate transaction data can help authorities and service providers trace the incident.
How do crypto scams typically work?
- Fake websites — pixel-perfect clones of legitimate sites with slightly altered domains
- Malicious approvals — "connect wallet" prompts that grant unlimited token spending to attackers
- Pig butchering — trust built over weeks via Telegram/WhatsApp/dating apps, then money stolen
- Recovery scams — fraudsters pose as recovery agents and demand upfront fees. Never share a seed phrase or pay before independently verifying the provider
- Fake ads & airdrops — Google/social media ads and "free token" offers leading to wallet drainers
- AI-powered scams — deepfakes, automated phishing, and AI-generated sites making fraud harder to detect
How can I protect myself in the future?
- Use a hardware wallet (Ledger, Trezor). Never store large amounts in browser wallets
- Bookmark official sites — never click links from emails, DMs, or ads
- Read every approval — verify permissions before signing. Reject unlimited approvals
- Verify domains — check on PhishDestroy before interacting. Check HTTPS, spelling, domain age
- "Too good to be true" = scam — guaranteed returns, celebrity endorsements, urgent deadlines